Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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