Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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