Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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