Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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