Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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