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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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