Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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