Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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