Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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