Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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