Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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