Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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