Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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