Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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