Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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