Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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