Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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