Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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