Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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