Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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