Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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