Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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