Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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