Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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