Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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