Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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