Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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