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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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