Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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