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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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