Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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