Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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