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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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