Learn more about the impressive 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. Modern improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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