Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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