Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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