Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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