Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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