Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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