Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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