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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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