Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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