Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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