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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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