Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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