Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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