Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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