Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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