Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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