Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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