Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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