Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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