Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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