Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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