Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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