Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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