Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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