Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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