Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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