Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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