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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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