Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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