Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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