Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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