Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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