Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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