Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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