Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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