Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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