Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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