Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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