Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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