Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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