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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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