Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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