Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brunei to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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