Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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