Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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