Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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