Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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