Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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