Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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