Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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