Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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