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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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