Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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