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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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