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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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