Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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