Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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