Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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