Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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