Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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