Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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