Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students 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 lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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