Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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