Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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