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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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