Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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