Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers 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 teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines 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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