Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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