Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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