Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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