Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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