Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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