Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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