Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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