Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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