Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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