Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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