Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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