Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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