Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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