Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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