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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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