Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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