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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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