Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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