Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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