Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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