Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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