Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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