Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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