Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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