Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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