Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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