Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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