Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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