Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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