Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines 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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