Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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