Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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