Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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