Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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