Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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