Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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