Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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