Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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