Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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