Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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