Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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