Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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