Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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