Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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