Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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