Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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