Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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