Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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