Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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