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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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