Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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