Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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