Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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