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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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