Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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