Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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