Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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