Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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