Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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