Find out more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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