Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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