Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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