Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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