Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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