Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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