Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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