Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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