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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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