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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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