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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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