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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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