Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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