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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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