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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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