Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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