Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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