Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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