Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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