Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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