Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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