Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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