Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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