Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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