Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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