Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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