Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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