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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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