Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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