Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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