Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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