Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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