Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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