Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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