Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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