Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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