Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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