Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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