Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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