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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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