Learn more about this significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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