Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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