Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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