Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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