Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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