Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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