Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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