Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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