Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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