Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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