Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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