Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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