Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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