Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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