Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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