Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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