Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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