Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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