Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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