Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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