Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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