Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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