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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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