Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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