Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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