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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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