Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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