Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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