Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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