Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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