Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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