Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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