Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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