Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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