Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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