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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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