Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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