Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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