Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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