Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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