Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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