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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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