Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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