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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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