Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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