Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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