Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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