Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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