Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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