Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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