Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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