Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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