Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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