Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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