Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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