Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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