Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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