Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education enable learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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