Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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