Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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