Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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