Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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