Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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