Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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