Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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