Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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