Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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