Learn more about the impressive 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 (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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