Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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