Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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