Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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