Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always 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 lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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