Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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