Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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