Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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