Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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