Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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