Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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