Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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