Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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