Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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