Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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