Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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