Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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