Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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