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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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