Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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