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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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