Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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