Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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