Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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