Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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