Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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