Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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