Learn more about this fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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