Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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