Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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