Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free 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 a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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