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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also talks about 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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