Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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