Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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