Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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