Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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