Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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