Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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