Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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