Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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