Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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