Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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