Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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