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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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