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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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