Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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