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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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