Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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