Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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