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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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