Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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