Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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