Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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