Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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