Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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