Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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