Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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