Find out more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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