Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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