Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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