Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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