Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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