Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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