Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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