Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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