Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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