Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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