Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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