Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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