Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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