Find out more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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