Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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