Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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