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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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