Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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