Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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