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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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