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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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