Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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