Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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