Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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