Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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