Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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