Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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