Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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