Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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