Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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