Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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