Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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