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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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