Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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