Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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