Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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