Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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