Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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