Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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