Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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