Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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