Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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