Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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