Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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