Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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