Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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