Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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