Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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