Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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