Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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