Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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