Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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