Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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