Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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