Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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