Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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