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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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