Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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