Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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