Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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