Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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