Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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