Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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