Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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