Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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