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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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