Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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