Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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