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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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