Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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