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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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