Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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