Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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