Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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