Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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