Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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