Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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