Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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