Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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