Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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