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 massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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