Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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