Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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