Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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