Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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