Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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