Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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