Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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