Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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