Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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