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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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