Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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