Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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