Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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