Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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