Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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