Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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