Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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