Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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