Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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