Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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