Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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