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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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