Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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