Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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