Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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