Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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