Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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