Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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