Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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