Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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