Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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