Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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