Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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