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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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