Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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