Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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