Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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