Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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