Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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