Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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