Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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