Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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