Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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