Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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