Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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