Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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