Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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