Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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