Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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