Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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