Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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