Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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