Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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