Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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