Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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