Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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