Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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