Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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