Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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