Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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