Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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