Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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