Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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