Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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