Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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