Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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