Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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