Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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