Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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