Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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