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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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