Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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