Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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