Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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