Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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