Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates 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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