Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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