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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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