Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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