Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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