Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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