Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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