Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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