Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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