Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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