Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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