Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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