Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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