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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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