Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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