Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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