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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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