Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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