Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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