Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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