Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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