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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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