Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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