Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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