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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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