Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes 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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