Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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