Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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