Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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