Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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