Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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