Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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