Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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